Queensland State Nomination Guide

Queensland offers diverse skilled migration opportunities across Brisbane and regional areas.

QLD Advantages

• Growing economy
• Lifestyle destination
• Lower living costs than Sydney/Melbourne
• Strong healthcare and education sectors
• Regional opportunities

Nomination Pathways

Skilled Nominated (190)

• Brisbane and all QLD
• 5 nomination points
• Direct PR

Skilled Work Regional (491)

• Regional QLD focus
• 15 nomination points
• Provisional visa

Priority Occupations

Healthcare

• Registered Nurses
• Medical Practitioners
• Pharmacists
• Allied Health Professionals

Education

• Secondary Teachers
• Special Education Teachers
• Early Childhood Educators

Engineering

• Civil Engineers
• Mining Engineers
• Electrical Engineers

ICT

• Software Engineers
• ICT Managers
• Data Professionals

Trades

• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Carpenters
• Automotive Technicians

Requirements

Points

• Minimum 65
• Competitive 80+
• Higher for Brisbane

English

• Competent minimum
• Proficient preferred for most occupations

Work Experience

• Recent and relevant
• Minimum 1 year typically

Commitment

• Genuine intention to live in QLD
• Employment plans

Regional Queensland

Advantages

• Lower thresholds
• Less competition
• Additional points (491)
• Growing communities

Regional Areas

• Gold Coast
• Sunshine Coast
• Cairns
• Townsville
• Toowoomba

Contact Zafco for Queensland migration guidance.